31 December, 2015

Navy mixed with crisp white always looks fresh and never goes out of style.
Mix it back with stripes, spots or a pattern for an added twist.
I'm loving this paisley print from Touché in these easy resort pieces.

30 December, 2015

Fill your home with splashes of bright colour,
add bright statements pieces to your wardrobe,
pile on the bright accessories
and fill vases with flowers bursting with happiness.
Watch how this injection of colour
lifts your mood and puts a smile on your face.

29 December, 2015

Take your decorating cues from natureand fill your home with warm timber tones.

The trend right now is for light and honey toned woods.

The perfect answer if you are after a bright, light filled beach house.
Wood adds both warmth and character to a home.
Mix light timber back with lots of white for a Scandinavian feel.
Limewashed and chalky finishes are also a great look for a casual, relaxed beach house vibe.
Timber is low maintenance and I love my seventy year old hardwood floorboards,
they are so forgiving and never show up my lazy, housekeeping skills!

28 December, 2015

Kilim rugs: These flat weave rugs from Turkey are
made with geometric patterns in a variety of styles and colors. They
look great by themselves, but are extra bohemian layered in groups.

Jewel tones: Look for fabrics with deep vibrant
colors in ethnic prints or florals. Add fabric to your home
through curtains on windows or in doorways, pillows, upholstery, or
blankets.

Wall tapestries: Hang small scale rugs or wall hangings on your walls for a bohemian feel.

Casual book storage: Instead of neatly arranging
your books on a shelf, by color, or by size, try letting loose and
letting your collection have a mind of its own. Stack up books on tables
— or on the floor — and use them as a base for lamps and other
decorative objects.

Lots of cushions: The point is to provide an
atmosphere where people can chill out. I'm not talking about perfectly
punched cushions, but rather piles of scatters haphazardly placed on
sofas, or even better, on the floor. The best kinds of bohemian cushions
are ones made from old kilim rugs, needlework cushions, or round shaped ones.

Informal art arrangements: Try steering away from
perfectly placed artwork and hang a collection of beloved art, record
albums, or even just loved objects, on your walls in an informal
fashion.